Job Description

Job Summary :  The Maintenance Technician provides building residents with a well-maintained environment by performing maintenance repairs and custodial duties in areas including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical systems, and appliance repair. This position interacts extensively with on-site staff and residents, as well as vendors and contractors.

Status:  Full-time, Nonexempt 

Location:  San Francisco 

Hours:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings and weekends and on-call for building emergencies 

Salary:  $28.00 - 30.00 per hour; Comprehensive benefits

The Organization :  A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

General Job Responsibilities :

• Meet with Supervisor or Property Manager to get work schedules and assignments  
• Assist Property Manager with purchase orders  
• Examine problems as outlined on work orders and assess/troubleshoot reported issues  
• Perform building repairs by responding to problems such as, but not limited to:    

1. Boiler malfunctions  
2. Water leaks  
3. Sprinkler set-offs  
4. Clogged drains or pipes  
5. Broken light fixtures  
6. Ground fault interrupters    

• Turn over vacant units in accordance with Property Management policy   
• Log all information or duties performed on work order request forms in compliance with Property Management procedures  
• Repair appliances such as:    

1. Washers  
2. Dryers  
3. Vacuum cleaners  
4. Stoves  
5. Refrigerators  
6. HVAC

• Change lock systems as directed
• Assist Property Manager with daily inspection of the common areas for safety hazards or code violations
• Assist Property Manager with semi-annual unit inspections
• Perform monthly inspections of Emergency Lights and Exits
• Complete all work orders as assigned
• Assist with pest control
• Perform custodial duties as needed
• Maintain work area in orderly condition

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

• Ability to use all janitorial equipment including, but not limited to:    

1. Carpet shampooer  
2. Floor buffer  
3. Vacuum    

• Ability to use all basic maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, power tools (i.e. saws, drills, sanders, grinders, etc.) and hand tools (i.e. hammers, wrenches, etc)  
• Knowledge of how to safely do the job of a Maintenance Technician of a building (proper use of ladders, preventing floor slippage, and trip hazards)  
• Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize work  
• Capacity to work independently and exercise own judgment  
• Good problem-solving skills  
• Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and work conditions  
• Ability to work with people of diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds  
• Basic knowledge of CAL/OSHA and MSDS  
• Good verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to change lock system  

Minimum Qualifications :

• Three (3) years of building maintenance and/or construction experience  
• Basic computer skills  
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed   

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience with housing or nonprofit organizations  
• Familiarity with diverse neighborhoods  
• Maintenance and construction training classes, licenses, and certificates  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), color, religion (includes dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition and reproductive health decision making), national origin (includes language restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), genetic information or characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or participation in an EEO protected activity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

SAN FRANCISCO FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE

All final candidates will undergo a background check. For certain positions this will include a fingerprint check. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the  San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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